Within The Musician
By Monica Williams
Within The Musician Nov 27, 2020
Staying healthy for the New Year, interview with nutritionist Stacy Kennedy
Staying healthy for the New Year
On today’s episode we explore the most common New Years resolution: Health, weight loss, and wellness. So today I am bring an expert dietician on our show to discuss how we as musicians can be healthier and have longer and more successful careers. We will also talk about foods that can support us during stressful audition, touring, or recording projects, as well as foods that will support our immune system as the pandemic is still raging in many areas.
A bit about Stacy.
Stacy is a board certified specialist in nutrition, an American College of sports medicine certified fitness specialist, adjunct faculty in the graduate school of nutrition at Simmons University teaching entrepreneurship, she worked for 20 years as senior clinician at Harvard Medical School teaching at affiliate hospital- Dana- Farber Cancer Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital, mainly focused in oncology.. She co-founded her private practice, Wellness Guides. She is a recognized thought leader and media personality, speaking all over the world on the topics of nutrition science, weight loss, behavioral change and entrepreneurship.
For more information or to work with Stacy go to:
http://wellnessguides.org or email her at StacyKennedyRD@wellnessguides.org
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The Show Must Go On- Interview With Teresa Payne
On today’s episode we talk with Tereasa Payne, a multi instrumentalist regularly performing on Broadway in New York. Today we talk about Tereasa about why music is essential, and how she is making the show go on. Virtually Tereasa performs to seniors and homebound individuals, breaking the isolation and bringing connection through music.
Tereasa also talks to us about world flutes, her path to Broadway, and get advise for young musicians that might want to follow in her path.
To follow Tereasa go to: http://www.tereasapayne.com
To here her world flutes concert tour go to:http://worldflutesconcert.com
And follow her on social media here:https://www.facebook.com/WorldFlutist/
As always reach out to me, Monica Williams with questions at www.bayareaflutsit.com .
Mental Wellness for Musicians, an interview with Toni Aswegan
On today’s show we hit topics close to the heart for our music community. Our guest is Toni Aswegan, a mental health professional, who has her own podcast called Toni Talks Therapy. We talk about depression, sadness and anxiety that is hitting this holiday season. The challenges musicians and artists face at this time due to lack of performing at our busiest time of year. We also talk about issues many musicians face such as : perfectionism, performance anxiety, and imposter syndrome. Toni also highlights how some performance anxiety can be helpful.
Follow Toni Aswegan here:
Podcasts: Toni Talks Therapy (all platforms)
Instagram: @tonitalkstherapy
For WA residents looking for therapy contact Toni at her private practice.
Website: www.riverbanktherapy.com
For CA residents looking for virtual therapy- I would refer my therapist Natalie Kusturic
The Crisis Line for anyone needing immediate support
1-800-273-8255 or text 741-741
Benefits of teaching and playing Christmas music
In this spontaneous episode, I talk about my experience teaching Christmas music to students of all levels. My realization that singing lyrics provided a powerful understanding of phrasing, style, interpretation, vibrato usage, and much more. I talk about how connecting to Christmas music can provide a deeper understand of music as a form of expression.
For more info on me Monica Williams please visit my website
The Portfolio Musician, and interview with Katherine Emeneth
The Portfolio Musician
This episode is jam packed with wisdom from Katherine Emeneth. This episode is especially helpful for private teachers that want to work on ideas for retention of students, growing growing the numbers of students. We talk about what a portfolio musician is- in short an artist that has multiple revenue streams. We also talk about what musicians can do to keep our industry alive, having day jobs without shame, and much more!
You can follow and learn more about Katherine Emeneth at:
Instagram @KatherineEmeneth
Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/katherine.isbill
Website: www.Katherineemeneth.com
As always you can reach Monica (host) at
Students Tell all, Virtual Learning Experience
Virtual learning was not the first choice of students or teachers, but by entering into this new territory we have all been challenged. I will talk about what I have learned from teaching virtually, and my appreciation for this challenge. Later in the segment my 8 students will share what virtual learning is like for them. Isabelle, Drishti, Claire, Caroline, Arhan, Liza, Lexi, and Crystal bravely tell it how it is. The social challenges, and the exhaustion of it all. They recognize the hard work of all their teachers and remain hopeful for a better future.
Importance of Vulnerability as a musician, interview with John Herrera
In this episode I talk with John Herrera from Clamsville Studios. John is a grammy nominated music producer, recording engineer, composer and plays many instruments. Today we talk about what this profession looks like 8 months into Covid. He highlights some upcoming brilliant work from artists soon to be released, and talks about the courage and vulnerability that he witnesses as artist enter the recording studio.
A Story of Resilience, interview with Aaron Goldman
In this episode we talk with principal flutists of NSO, Aaron Goldman. Aaron shares his path to success, which was not always an ascending straight line. He talks about the importance of mindset and resilience in the performing and auditioning process. He shares tips and techniques he uses to help with performance anxiety and how to overcome a ‘bad’ practice day. His story is one of inspiration and strength .
Trailer- The Whole Musician
This podcast is a place of discovery for all students, performers, educators and future educator. Join me and my guest each week as we explore why music matters. We will talk about the struggles and the triumphs, But above all we draw inspiration from one another as we explore ways to make ourselves happier and healthier human beings. Music is not just about the study of tone, technique, rhythm or theory. We will explore topics like stress management, perfectionism, communication, connection and above all self care and compassion.